FCP export problem w/ graphics

Hi everyone,
I have had a reoccurring problem with my latest FCP projects when I export them through Compressor to DVDSP. My opening title is centered on the screen; my closing title is left justified. Everything is rendered and looks fine in FCP but when it gets to DVDSP, all the graphics are left justified. Any ideas on this? Not sure where I'm running into the problem... FCP, Compressor, or DVDSP.
Thanks for your help.
Lucy

Try this on the Final Cut Pro or DVD Studio Pro forums. This is the Final Cut Express forum.

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